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Old 12-04-2014, 03:13 PM
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Default Turret roller bearings

I never mentioned this in the Cromwell thread, and this mod isn't tank specific.

I used 6mm airsoft pellets for roller bearings on the Cromwell turret. Those that have the HL Leo might appreciate this mod.

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Old 12-04-2014, 03:32 PM
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Another winner Dan.

We only have biodegradeable here (although they really don't seem to breakdown), but stainless BBs should work as well.
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IF I had stainless steels ones that is what I would have used.
Old 12-04-2014, 09:13 PM
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That's a great idea! I'll have to give it a try on my HL Leo as you suggest.

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That's a great idea. How did you secure them but still leave enough slack for them to spin? Looks like they're installed into the upper hull.
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You need some really good high polished ones. Walmart crossmans are not.
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I drilled through the hull. I then glued a backing behind the holes, and the drilled a smaller diameter than the 6mm pellets through that. The ball just sits in place.

After this picture was taken I end up doing the same thing on the topside, so when you turn it over they don't fall out.
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Sounds simple but effective. Cool!

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